My tenant just died, what time frame does the family have on removing her property?
Her brother said it will be done over the next couple of weeks, can I make him speed up? Can I change the locks, My tenant was the only one living there.
Asked on 8/24/09, 11:22 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
When a tenant dies his or her obligations are transferred to an estate. The estate is responsible for payment of rent - just like the tenant was responsible for payment to you.
If the estate wants to maintain the unit, it may do so with the payment of rent - just like the decedent. And just like a tenant, you may not change the locks. However, you may evict the estate just like you would evict the tenant. So, if the estate does not pay rent, you may commence a non-payment proceeding in landlord - tenant court.
Mike.
Answered on 8/29/09, 1:38 pm
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